Nervous System Pathalogical Conditions

Question 1

CVA

Answer 1

Damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum leading to loss of blood supply to the brain

Question 2

Encephalitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the brain or spinal cord

Question 3

Epilepsy

Answer 3

Abnormal electrical activity of the brain results in seizures.
Grand mal seizure there is loss of consciousness ,involuntary muscular contractions and incontinence
Petit mal sudden temporary loss of consciousness for a few seconds

Question 4

Hydrocephalus

Answer 4

Abnormal increase of CSF in the brain causing the head circumference to increase. If untreated may cause mental retardation

Question 5

Meningitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the meninges ( membranes around the brain and spinal cord )

Question 6

Spina bifida

Answer 6

Congenital defect where one or more of the vertebra don’t close normally and some of the spinal nerves and meninges are outside the spine

Question 7

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 7

Brian condition marked by deterioration of mental capacity